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134,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front cross member damaged
Center exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Center exhaust corroded
Front cross member damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Center exhaust corroded
Front cross member damaged
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Center exhaust corroded
Front cross member damaged
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front cross member corroded
Power steering pump noisy
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Front damper (2.1.5 (a))
center exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front cross member corroded
Power steering pump noisy
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Front damper (2.1.5 (a))
center exhaust corroded
Center exhaust corroded
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Front crossmember damaged
Power steering pump noisy
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Center exhaust corroded
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Front crossmember damaged
Power steering pump noisy
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Center exhaust corroded
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Front crossmember damaged
Power steering pump noisy
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre outer side wall small cracks and perished . 185/65/r15 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated and cracked . (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Excessively Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked/Perished and 10 Years Old, Advise Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in outer side wall ./ recommend replacement . / 185/65/r15 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill corroded / front section / not holed at time of test . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box / mounting strap corroded . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake fluid leaking . (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded and holed front and centre sectionds (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in outer side wall ./ recommend replacement . / 185/65/r15 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill corroded / front section / not holed at time of test . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box / mounting strap corroded . (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/r parking brake just met legal requirements
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r parking brake just met legal requirements
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres have cracks in tread
both front tyres have cracks in tread
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN09 VNK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN09 VNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FN09 VNK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2009.
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